Artists in Our Midst: Artist Talk with Marlene Lowden on her series Blind Contour Homage

Can You Name Five Canadian Women Artists?

Not that long ago, artist Marlene Lowden couldn’t!

The talk is about Marlene’s series called a “Blind Contour Homage.” The work is a celebration of Canadian female artists and the result of her exploration in our art history. Many of these women are significantly under-recognized in the Canadian art canon and she is pleased to introduce you to their work. Marlene has studied artists from several regions, each with diverse cultural heritages and shares some of the fascinating stories that she has learned along the way. In addition, she talks about her process and invites attendees to try some simple blind contour drawing exercises.

Enjoy this recording of the artist talk on YouTube HERE

This series emerged from Marlene’s captivation with female Canadian artists and her desire to celebrate their contributions as expressions of dedication, endurance, and rebelliousness. The exhibition travelled to The Hearth, April 15 - May 3, 2021

More about Marlene Lowden and the story behind this series can be found at http://www.herartstory.com/

Sneak peek at the Blind Contour Homage Series Exhibition at the Hearth Gallery